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To recognize Columbus' 10th Annual Asian Festival, to be celebrated on May 29 and 30, 2004, at the Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden.
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WHEREAS, this gala Festival represents a united effort of the many diverse Asian groups within Central Ohio, to highlight the beauty of the Asian cultures and heritage through the arts, and a depth of tradition; the Festival in 2004 will also feature performances by talented Chinese opera actors and dancers from Columbus' Sister City in China, Hefei, to gracefully commemorate their Year of Monkey; and
WHEREAS, supporters include the Ohio Arts Council, the Greater Columbus Arts Council, The Ohio Commission on Minority Health, The Columbus Department of Health, The Ohio State University Medical Center and many Central Ohio community organizations and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Festival will feature some of the best and most authentic cultural traditions from many of our Ohio Asian communities, encompassing a performance arts series, visual arts, crafts, and a rare opportunity to purchase exquisite foods not available in local Asian restaurants; and
WHEREAS, the artists and performers will represent the finest talents, many of whom are master recipients of the Ohio Arts Council Award in the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program which includes but is not limited to, masters of Indian and Chinese dance and music, Japanese traditional Taiko drumming and origami; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does recognize Columbus' 10th Annual Asian Festival, to be held at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Garden on May 29 and 30, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council appreciates the multicultural diversity in its community and encourages our entire Columbus community to attend and enjoy the beauty and depth of our Asian culture and heritage.